Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is associated with thoracic compression of the lungs and heart caused by the herniated abdominal content, leading to cardiac modifications including pressure and vascular changes. Our aim was to investigate the experimental immunoexpression of the capillary proliferation, activation, and density of Ki-67, VEGFR2, and lectin in the myocardium after surgical creation of a diaphragmatic defect. Pregnant New Zealand rabbits were operated on the 25th gestational day in order to create left-sided CDH (LCDH, n=9), right-sided CDH (RCDH, n=9), and Control (n=9), for a total of 27 fetuses in 19 pregnant rabbits. Five days after the procedure, animals were sacrificed, and histology and immunohistochemistry studies of the harvested hearts were performed. Total body weight and heart weight were not significantly different among groups (P=0.702 and 0.165, respectively). VEGFR2 expression was increased in both ventricles in the RCDH group (P<0.0001), and Ki-67 immunoexpression was increased in the left ventricle in the LCDH group compared to Control and RCDH groups (P<0.0001). In contrast, capillary density was reduced in the left ventricle in the LCDH compared to the Control and RCDH groups (P=0.002). Left and right ventricles responded differently to CDH in this model depending on the laterality of the diaphragmatic defect. This surgical model of diaphragmatic hernia was associated with different expression patterns of capillary proliferation, activation, and density in the myocardium of the ventricles of newborn rabbits.

We present the case of a 47-year-old gravida 2, para 2, with previous 2 caesarean sections. The patient presented to our hospital with a chief complaint of diffuse continuous abdominal pain and vomiting. Her lower abdomen had tenderness and was slightly distended. The patient had no fever and was hemodynamically stable. The laboratory test showed an elevated white blood cell count with a left shift. Plain abdominal X-rays showed a lightly prominent small bowel loops in the left upper quadrant. CT scan suggests the possibility of intestinal torsion. At this stage, we elected to perform an urgent laparoscopic exploration. We discovered 25 cm of ileum strangulated through a defect in the right broad ligament of the uterus. Resection of the necrotic small bowel loop, and closure of the broad ligament were performed. The patient was discharged from the hospital on day 11, with no postoperative complications.

Presentamos el caso de una paciente de 47 años de edad que consulta en urgencias por un cuadro de 8 horas de evolución, de dolor abdominal continuo y difuso, acompañado de vómitos alimentarios al inicio y biliosos después. La paciente presenta estabilidad hemodinámica permaneciendo afebril. El hemiabdomen inferior presenta signos de irritación peritoneal. En los análisis destaca la presencia de neutrofilia y leucocitosis, la radiología simple de abdomen es compatible con suboclusión de intestino delgado, y la TAC de urgencia sugiere la posibilidad de torsión intestinal. La cirugía urgente realizada aprecia una hernia interna de un segmento de ileon de unos 25cm, a través de un orificio patológico en el lado derecho del ligamento ancho del útero. Se realiza resección del asa herniada que sufre necrosis isquémica y se cierra el orificio herniario para evitar la recidiva. El día 11 tras el ingreso, es dada de alta sin complicaciones.